TURKEY ISTANBUL: THE CONGRESS CENTRE

ISTANBUL: THE CONGRESS CENTRE

Istanbul ranks 19^th among the world congress cities and 12^th among European cities. Istanbul has modern congress facilities and centres to accommodate all needs, so it could be the preferred city for your meetings too. There are both privately owned congress facilities and luxury hotels offering special deals for congress and meetings.

EATING AND DRINKING

Luxurious restaurants and historical buildings converted into restaurants showcase the delicacies of Turkish and international cuisine in Istanbul with the additional bonus of the postcard perfect scenery of the Istanbul Strait and panoramic views over Istanbul.

Historical site that reflect the different features of Istanbul’s past are some of the possible venues for a refined dinner. If you are opt to have your dinner with a view of the Istanbul Strait and a panorama of Topkapi Palacee , Ayasofya or Sultanahmet there  are many restaurants available to meet these criteria, situated in fully modernized historical buildings. You can find virtually any cuisine in Istanbul, from any culture and style aplenty. Our recommendation is to try Turkish cuisine, which is of the 3 greatest cuisines of the world. However if you prefer other cuisine of the world there are many high quality restaurants to choose from. Restaurants serving Iranian, Russian, Argentinean food tend to cluster in Istiklal Street area.

The delicious fish dished are highly recommended. The Sea of Marmara has since Roman times provided excellent fish and has shaped the cuisine of Istanbul.Palamut (Atlantic Bonito) and Lufet ( Bluefish) are the primary fished of the Istanbul, depending on the season through each type of fish is prepared differently –fried , grilled or baked for example – according to the seasons. The best fish restaurants are along the shores of the Istanbul Strait. If you prefer not to go to luxury restaurant but have a fish meal there are many boats serving grilled fish and salad in bread.

Istanbul not only brought together many cultures but also created a kind of melting pot of Anatolian culture as a whole.Many Anatolian natives chose to live in Istanbul at some stage in their life because of the employment opportunities and they created a cultural mosaic of their own by bringing their own cuisines to Istanbul. This is why you can find in Istanbul flavours from across Turkey. Most of these restaurants can be found around Sultanahmet and Spice Bazaar.